Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown, Yellow
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Pulmonary afflictions
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Helianths Annuus
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Sunflower
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Sūrajamukhī
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Sonnenblume
Waldkiefer
In French
Tournesol
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Girasol
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Girassol
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
słonecznik
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Helianthus
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Helianthodeae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Sunflower and Scot Pine
Season and care of Sunflower and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sunflower and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sunflower season is Summer and Scot Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sunflower and Scot Pine Physical Information
Sunflower and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sunflower and Scot Pine are as follows:
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sunflower and Scot Pine
Care of Sunflower and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.